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Preparation in full swing for the Pattaya Mail Mike Franklin Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard came aboard and joined the organizing committee
Mike Franklin has been
actively promoting the event by speaking at 2 BCCT networking evenings,
one held at the Phoenix Golf Course, on April 27 sponsored by The Lakes
at Phoenix and the second held at the Hard Rock Hotel on May 18,
sponsored by SCI Double Impact. Here Mike is seen speaking with H.E.
David Fall the British Ambassador about the charity event.
President Marlies Fritz
and President Elect Stefan Reyser of the Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard
joined the organizing committee along with Ferenc Fricsay, senior
advisor to the club and commitee. The Rotary club also became a Gold
Sponsor of this charitable venture.
For the past few months quite a few activities has
been going on with the Pattaya Mail Mike Franklin Classic Charity Golf
Tournament
Pattaya Mail is nearing its 15th Anniversary and, after many years of
widely reporting local golf tournaments, is confirming its commitment to
golf by announcing the inaugural Pattaya Mail ‘Mike Franklin’ Classic
charity golf tournament to be staged at Eastern Star Country Club &
Resort, on Friday 29th June 2007.
The proceeds raised will be shared by six beneficiaries: Rotary
Foundation’s work with children, Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Water
Purification project. Thirdly via Diana Group Foundation presentations
of Scholarships to Pattaya Schools. Ban Dorntuapab Pattana Primary
School in Korat, Pattaya Young PR Ambassador Program, Camillian Aids
center join project with Cindy Burbridge.
The proceeds as they are committed and spent on the six beneficiary
projects will be reported in the Pattaya Mail group of media and on
Pattaya Mail Television.
President Marlies Fritz and President Elect Stefan Reyser of the Rotary
Club Eastern Seaboard, have joined the organizing committee and together
we will ensure that not only will the tournament to a great success, but
also that funds raised will be spent wisely under the supervision of the
Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, for the benefit of underprivileged
children in our communities.
The tournament will receive extensive Press & TV media coverage in
Pattaya Mail, Pattaya Blatt, & Chiangmai Mail; on Sophon cable and the
Pattaya Mail Television (PMTV) cable network covering Chonburi, Pattaya,
Jomtien and Sattahip. The POV Media Group, Bangkok, is providing 150
framed A3 poster display sites in prime Bangkok locations.
Press conferences are scheduled for Thursday June 7th at the Chaophya
Park Hotel, Bangkok, and at the Pinnacle Jomtien Resort & Spa on
Thursday June 14th.
The Tournament and Award ceremony will be covered by Pattaya Mail
Television and a DVD of the televised feature will be given to the
sponsors.
The golf tournament will feature two shotgun starts at 06.45am and
12.30pm, playing a Four-ball Team Scramble format. Both shotgun starts
will be limited to 25 teams of 4 players. Tournament scoring will be by
‘System 36’ that calculates team handicaps on the day, based on
performance. As individual player handicaps are not a requirement for
entry, the tournament is open to all golfers.
Entry is 10,000 baht/Team or 2,500 individual. There will be performance
trophies for the winning teams & technical prizes to be won on every
hole. A perpetual trophy will be kept at Pattaya Mail and inscribed with
the names of the Champion team. The Award ceremony, BBQ buffet dinner &
entertainment will take place at sunset by the beach at the Pinnacle
Jomtien Resort & Spa.
For this inaugural Pattaya Mail tournament is invited in a variety of
ways through donations or sponsorship of specific items such as shirts
(Pinnacle Group), caps, towels, balls, trophies and draw prizes. Due
accreditation will be given at the event, during the prize-giving
ceremony and in all the Pattaya Mail media.
Event sponsorship is available:
Platinum (200,000 baht), Gold (100,000 baht), Silver (50,000
baht) and Bronze (25,000 baht) categories, plus hole sponsorship
available on every hole at 10,000 baht per hole. All sponsors are
invited to have their Web page linked on the Pattaya Mail tournament web
page at
www.pattayamailgolfclassic.com
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Full details are available at the Pattaya Mail
Office:
or contact Mike Franklin: 08 18618036
Tony Malhotra: 08 1514 8584
Ingo Raeuber: 0819499433
Fax: 038 427 596,
E-mail: [email protected]
www.pattayamailgolfclassic.com |
The organizing committee
hard at work. Ingo G. Raeuber, Director of Operations Pinnacle Hotels,
Resorts & Spas, Peter Malhotra MD, Pattaya Mail and Mike Franklin,
Eastern Seaboard’s Golf Guru.
Tony Malhotra, the Media
Director has been busy too, meeting with members of the Pattaya
International Ladies Club and Rotarians at the Eastern Seaboard Rotary
Club.
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Rotary Foundation’s work
with children
Health, Hunger and Humanitarian (HHH) Projects
including Literacy programs will be selected within Rotary
District 3340 that is most deserving in providing help to needy
children. |
Scholarships to Pattaya Schools via the
Diana Group Foundation
This on-going project will receive support
from the tournament proceeds for the benefit of one or more
Pattaya government schools. |
Camillian Aids Center Cindy Burbridge
project
Cindy Burbridge and her friends pay regular visit and
organize regular activities and donate funds and necessities to
the Camillian Aids Center Rayong. |
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Pattaya Young PR Ambassador Program
Working jointly with City Hall and Jesters ‘Care for
Kids’ to continue support for the Young PR Ambassador program. |
Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Charity Drive
project
Water purification is a priority in 2007 and a location for
urgent installation will be sought within the Eastern Seaboard. |
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Ban Dorntupab Pattana, Primary School
This Primary school, in Amphur Kong, Khorat has 125
students and inadequate kitchen facilities. Renovation and
replacement will be carried out as required. |
Dear Golfers,
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Organized by Pattaya Mail Media Group, Pinnacle Jomtien
Resort & Eastern Star Golf Club
•Friday 29th June 2007 at Eastern Star
•FOUR-BALL TEAM SCRAMBLE. with the Team of your choice
•SHOTGUN STARTS at 06.45 am & 12.30pm - limited to 25
teams each
Free practice balls at the driving range.
•SCORING by ‘SYSTEM 36’ No handicaps required. Team
handicaps are calculated based on performance on the day. All
golfers welcome
•TEAM ENTRY FEE 10,000 baht. (2,500 baht player) Includes:
Welcome drink, Green & Caddy fees, Inaugural shirt, other
goodies, Team & Technical trophies by Lotus Crystal, Prizes on
every hole and several ‘novelty’ holes, Hole-in-One prizes, many
Draw prizes and Awards Ceremony.
•AWARD CEREMONY : Seafood, Suckling pig & Roast Ox BBQ
Buffet Dinner, Two free beers, Prize-giving, Live band &
Entertainment, Dancers and a firework display beachside at
Pinnacle Jomtien Resort & Spa starting at 6.0 pm.
•CHARITY DRAW to be run during the evening will include
airline tickets to the UK, Singapore and Koh Samui,
accommodation packages, and top restaurant vouchers.
•BENEFICIARIES: Rotary Foundation’s work with children
Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Water Purification project
Scholarships to Pattaya Schools via the Diana Group Foundation
Ban Dorntupab Pattana, Primary School
Pattaya Young PR Ambassador Program
Camillian Aids Center – Cindy Burbridge project
•SPONSORSHIP INVITED : a few holes are still available @
10,000 baht.
We supply the display board on the tee.
•LUCKY DRAW : There is always room too, for more Lucky
Draw prizes.
Anyone supporting is invited to have their web link on our web
site at
www.pattayamailgolfclassic.com
•ENTRY FORM in Pattaya Mail this week on page 58
[email protected]
SEE PATTAYA MAIL EVERY WEEK FOR ALL YOUR GOLF
Early sign-up is recommended to get preferred starting holes!
Many thanks and best regards,
Mike Franklin
Tournament Director |
Thai-Sikhs hold fund-raising
competitions for youngsters
Amrik Singh Kalra, (3rd
left) President of the Pattaya Sikh Community poses with the Montana,
Sukhmani, and Ranae winners of the Quiz competition along with other
winners of the drawing and painting competitions.
The Thai-Sikh Community in Pattaya held a quiz and a
drawing and painting competition on April 28 at the Sikh Temple to raise
funds for charity.
The event followed the recent successful ping-pong and badminton
competitions, and is part of a plan to hold regular events to raise
money for local causes.
The quiz competition was a test of general knowledge, with competitors
being at least 13 years of age and the emphasis being on helping society
rather than winning the competition, the organizers intending that the
message of taking part being more important than losing or winning be
understood by the youngsters.
The painting and drawing contest was for the under 13s, and in this case
the winning team of Ranae, Montana, and Sukhmani collected a trophy.
Sikhs have been present in Pattaya since the early 1970s, when the
erstwhile fishing village began to emerge as a resort. In 1975 there
were only three or four families, but as Pattaya transformed from its
initial status as an R&R center for American servicemen to become an
international attraction, Sikh families moved from places such as Ubon
Rachathani, Udon Thani, Nakhorn Ratchasima, and Sattahip. These had all
had a strong US presence, and the Sikh people had served the bases
mainly as merchants. With the American withdrawal, the Sikhs gravitated
to the increasing tourism business in either Bangkok or Pattaya.
In Pattaya, the initially tiny Sikh community rented a building for
their religious services. Eventually, with the growth of the community,
they purchased land in South Pattaya and constructed their own temple, a
three-story building with a golden dome that looks like a lotus flower.
The under 13’s concentrate
on their drawings.
Time to sharpen our colour
pencils.
The special impromptu Baby
Body Painting category was the most fun of all.
The quiz questions were
real tough.
Fall rises to the occasion (as always)!
By Dr Iain Corness
The retiring British Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. David Fall, addressed
a meeting of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT), held in
the Hall of Fame room of the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. While he would
deny vigorously that he was ‘famous’, David Fall was probably the most
amusing after-dinner speaker that the Hard Rock and BCCT have ever had.
 Mike
Franklin gets a few minutes to speak about the Pattaya Mail Mike
Franklin Golf Classic Charity Tournament.
H.E. David Fall, is retiring in August after several decades in the
British Foreign Service, which undoubtedly has given up trying to get
this very square peg into the Foreign Office’s round hole. His memoirs
of their attempts, and his breaking free of the shackles, will be waited
for with bated breath in Whitehall. He is not afraid of the FO monolith,
and that was evident, where he entertained the diners with humorous
anecdotes relating to the bumbling ineptness that can permeate such
institutions. Stiff upper lips not withstanding. His description of his
life as a junior in the establishment, where he asked for help to quell
an uprising in the New Hebrides and was told that the best they could do
was to send a brass band from Hong Kong! Assorted tubas and much British
wind was not really what he had in mind! Fortunately Maggie Thatcher
intervened and sent in the Marines, perhaps taking a leaf out of the
American’s prime instrument of diplomacy!
He went on in similar vein and the BCCT members and guests could have
listened enthralled all evening, but unfortunately, after having
everyone rising to his occasion, we are all going to have to wait for
the memoirs to be published. None of it Burgess and Maclean, but perhaps
there will be discreet coughing in the background in one of the
gentleman’s clubs in London on their release. (The memoirs, not Burgess
and Maclean.)
At the end of his talk, the Ambassador paid credit to our hard working
British Honorary Consul Barrie Kenyon, who can now see what he is doing.
(Ask him about his ophthalmic surgery!)
It was also very pleasing to hear the British Ambassador giving public
acclamation to his wife Gwendoline. One got the feeling that the Falls
made up a team, and one of which Britain could be very proud.
H.E. David Fall will be sorely missed.
Bruce Darrington, Managing
Director of SCI Double Impact presents a souvenir to H.E. David Fall.
H.E. David Fall is flanked
by Andrew Khoo, GM of Hard Rock Hotel and Graham Macdonald, Chairman
BCCT Eastern Seaboard.
Gwendoline seems amused by
her distinguished husband’s remarks.
BCCT members and guests
enjoy H.E. David Fall’s most amusing talk.
PILC coffee morning at Casa Pascal is as popular as ever
Faye Vawdrey
Casa Pascal’s, a very favourite haunt, was the venue for the PILC’s May
Coffee morning on May 15. This function was attended by 78 happy women
who were there to enjoy the ambiance, food and friends. Ladies started
arriving early and the constant decorous buzz of voices steadily
increased with the arrivals until it was a noisy symphony. You know that
old problem… so much to catch up on and so little time! Ladies could be
seen moving from one area to another catching up with friends old and
new, or discussing ‘business’; something about one of the
charities/projects. That reminds me, sorry Nancy (Bradburn), I’ve had
those cakes of soap for weeks and weeks for the Baan Jing Jai Street
Kids centre and I keep forgetting to bring them!! Next time I promise.
The reception desk was a hive of activity as Kavita Lamba was signing in
members and Jacinta Chamberlain was looking after new memberships of
which there were three.
Everyone finally (yet reluctantly) seated themselves when Rosanne
Diamente stood at the microphone and started the formalities.
Announcements of forthcoming events were made: A welfare tour on the May
16 to Koh Pai Kindergarten School, the Wat Nong Ket Noi School and to
Phuluang. - Reminders were given to prompt people to sign up for setting
up or, to help on the day at the Monster Garage Sale to be held at
Phuluang on June 2. The proceeds from this Sale will be used to
construct a new home to house additional girls that Khun Tiew assists
and trains after their release from jail. -The June 5 PILC luncheon is
to be held at the Ocean Marina. - Quiz Night is on June 16 at The
Foundation of Life centre, starting at 7 pm. Come and test your skills,
or have a laugh at your blatant lack of knowledge. - Friendly reminder
to purchase raffle tickets for the motorbike, a 2007 Yamaha (T115)
automatic to be drawn at the quiz night. Okay, so you don’t ride a bike!
Buy some for your maid or driver and earn some Brownie Points!
-Reminders of upcoming trips arranged by Nonie Malhotra, both local and
exotic! Check your June Tropics Topics. -Requests for ladies to sign up
to assist with the disabled children’s Therapeutic Horseback riding
program. - Prompt for ladies to come along and spend an hour or two with
the disabled ladies at Garonjiwit Home making them look and feel
beautiful.
Tony Malhotra from the Pattaya Mail was our honoured guest. He spoke to
us about the upcoming Pattaya Mail “Mike Franklin” Classic Charity Golf
Tournament to be held at Eastern Star Country Club & Resort on Friday
June 29, 2007. Many charities throughout Pattaya will benefit from the
profits of this tournament.
With the formalities over, we all headed for the superbly set tables
with lashings of goodies. How spoilt are we? So many delicious, tasty
delights… and so very more-ish too. Oodles more chatter, coffee, tea,
planning and most of all, masses of laughter…so good for the soul. Can’t
wait for our next gathering! Thank you, once again Pascal, for spoiling
us so, and many thanks also to your staff who look after us in such a
quiet, proficient and professional style.
These coffee mornings are a wonderful opportunity to get to make new
friends and build on old ones and to discover shared interests with
people you have not had the opportunity to come across before.
Thai Marines conduct beach raid training during Cobra Gold
Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke
and Cpl. Mark Fayloga
Photos by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke and Cpl. Mark Fayloga
Royal Thai Marines stormed ashore at Thailand’s Hat Yao Beach, May 11
during amphibious raid training as part of Cobra Gold 2007, an annual
U.S. and Thai exercise now in its 26th year. The amphibious assault is a
small piece of the many training exercises comprising Cobra Gold.
Exercise Cobra Gold is a regularly scheduled joint/combined
multinational exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen
the ability of the Royal Thai armed forces to defend Thailand and
respond to regional contingencies such as the 2004 tsunami relief
effort.
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helicopter with the Royal Thai Marine Corps provides air support during
an amphibious raid exercise.
In addition to the training being conducted, several Pacific partner
nations, such as China, Bangladesh, India and Mongolia, are attending as
part of a Multinational Planning Augmentation Team observing many of the
training evolutions enhancing the military to military relationships.
These relationships help foster a more cohesive environment should a
contingency arise in the future.
Royal Thai Marines storm
ashore in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during an amphibious raid
exercise at Hat Yao Beach in Chon Buri, Thailand May 11. The training
was part of Cobra Gold 2007, an annual U.S. and Thai, multilateral
exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of
the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional
contingencies.
The Thai Marines and sailors sharpened their skills
with the same enthusiasm and proficiency they demonstrate every year
during Cobra Gold, according to Royal Thai Lt. Yossaputt Poonkasame,
commander of the infantry company that conducted the raid.
Poonkasame said he participated in Cobra Gold with U.S. forces in
previous years. The half-century of combined training was visible during
the assault, which lasted about an hour. The assault began with
Amphibious Assault Vehicles making their way to the beach from a Thai
ship just offshore.
The Royal Thai Marines poured out of the vehicles as they landed, taking
up positions and forming a line stretching across the beach. The
infantry squads then leapfrogged toward simulated enemy aggressors,
laying down fire for one another and maintaining a sweeping wall of
firepower. In the midst of the assault, involving two waves of Marines,
a Thai helicopter swept in to conduct a simulated medical evacuation.
The exercise concluded not long after that. The raid was quick but,
nonetheless effective in strengthening the ability of the Royal Thai
Armed Forces to defend Thailand – one of Cobra Gold’s many objectives.
Poonkasame was pleased with the efficiency of his troops.
“I think the event was successful,” said Poonkasame. “(My troops)
executed orders immediately. The training was good and they worked very
hard.”
Infantrymen with the Royal
Thai Marines rush ashore at Hat Yao Beach in Chon Buri, during an
amphibious raid exercise.
Thai, U.S. service members bring smiles to the less fortunate
Story and photos by U.S. Marine Cpl. Mark
Fayloga
A group of multinational good Samaritans visited the Camillian Social
Center on a mission to brighten the lives of the less fortunate there as
part of the joint/combined multilateral exercise Cobra Gold 2007.
 Children
and Marines enjoy a friendly chicken fight during a community relations
visit to the Camillian Social Center, May 13.
For the past four years, Marines and sailors involved in Cobra Gold, an
annual U.S. and Thai exercise that promotes regional stability and
security, have visited the center to interact with the children, the
majority of whom are HIV positive.
This visit was different as the U.S. service members were joined by
Royal Thai Marines and prior to visiting the children, the joint-force
contingent conducted small makeover projects. “I saw a few of them were
a little bit sad because you’re all here, but you’re all busy,” said
Georgina Phelan, international liaison, CSC. “The children are used to
playing games right away. But, with everyone working, nobody is ready
right now. They can’t wait to play. They love the interaction. Everybody
gets so into it.” As the volunteers worked away at applying fresh paint
to the children’s rooms and removing tiling from a bathroom due to be
remodeled, the children of the center watched listlessly, waiting for
playtime to begin.
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child enjoys his ride atop Maj. Ted Adams, exercise planning officer,
operations, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force,
Okinawa, Japan during a community relations visit to the Camillian
Social Center, May 13.
The visit is one of seven projects organized by Lt. Jeff Parks,
battalion chaplain, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III
Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan. “We do nation-building
projects to incorporate the Thai military with helping alongside the
U.S. military to put together a united front to ease pain and suffering
of those less fortunate,” said Parks. “In this case, it’s those infected
with HIV. A fatal condition has been placed upon them beyond their
control. Many of these kids and young adults don’t know if they’re going
to live tomorrow, they don’t know what tomorrow will bring. And because
of our efforts, and efforts of other organizations, we are helping to
bring a little bit of extra happiness and joy into their lives. It
humbles us. It’s why we do what we do.” Many of the volunteers for the
project were taking their day off to help out at the center. For Lance
Cpl. Ian O. Lockheart, telecommunications repair technician, HQBn, 3rd
MarDiv, the decision to spend his day off doing volunteer work was an
easy one.
“I like helping with the kids and helping a little bit with the
community,” said Lockheart. “It’s always nice to do something good.” For
Lockheart, the biggest draw to the project was being able to play with
the children. Although only three of the 30 children aren’t HIV
positive, Lockheart felt it didn’t matter either way. “I try and treat
them all the same,” said Lockheart. “It’s hard not to. They’re exactly
the same as the kids all around the world. It’s an amazing thing to see
that they’re not let down at all. These kids have such an extraordinary
joy inside of them that comes out.” Following the work on the center,
the volunteers unloaded supplies consisting of food, water and clothing.
With all the work behind them, it was now time to play. Parks wowed the
children with his balloon prowess; happily cranking out balloon animals,
hats and swords for them. “Today shows them they’re part of a family
that’s bigger than themselves,” said Parks. “There’s a great big world
out there. Whether they experience it for just today, or they overcome
their sickness and live for a long time. But, today we’re bringing
smiles to their faces, joy to their hearts and an understanding that we
care.” Armed with balloon swords and crowns, the children climbed atop
their mock noble steeds (Marines and sailors) and enjoyed a round of
jousting. As the volunteers and children continued to play, smiles and
laughter filled the center. And just as it was impossible to tell the
afflicted from the healthy, as Phelan put it, “When they (service
members and center children) get together it’s hard to tell who the
bigger group of kids are.”
Lt. Jeff Parks, chaplain,
Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary
Force, Okinawa, Japan makes balloon animals for children at the
Camillian Social Center during a community relations visit, May 13. The
visit was one of many as part of the joint/combined multilateral
exercise Cobra Gold 2007.
Tennis star Paradorn reserves condo at The Lakes at Phoenix
Superstar Paradorn
Srichapan, always popular with the kids.
Thailand’s tennis star Paradorn Srichapan has
reserved a 13 million baht home in The Lakes at Phoenix luxury
condominium development, ready for his marriage to Natalie Glebova, who
was Miss Universe 2005.
 Paradorn
tells Mike Franklin about his future plans to make the Lakes his home.
Kudu Co Ltd and Celadon Land Asia-Pacific Co Ltd are developing the
project jointly on 16 rai of land at the Phoenix Golf and Country Club.
May 5 marked the launch of The Lakes at Phoenix with a reception at
Mantra Restaurant hosted by Arthur Napolitano, managing director of Kudu
Co Ltd, Robert A Collins, managing director of Savills Agency (Thailand)
Ltd, and the man behind the concept, Jan Van Houtven.
Paradorn himself was also present to welcome the guests.
The Lakes is set in an extensive natural environment and consists of two
seven-story buildings, with Khao Chee Chan or Buddha Mountain providing
a backdrop.
Arthur Napolitano said the concept behind the development was to provide
supremely luxurious living in surroundings that interacted with nature,
ensuring that the architecture compliments and does not compete with the
spectacularly lush surroundings.
The development includes two tennis courts and a luxury beach swimming
pool.
Paradorn said that he is buying a 130 sq m condo valued at 13 million
baht, and which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The unit occupies
a corner area on the sixth floor of one of the buildings. “It is
exceptionally luxurious,” said Paradorn. He signed a contract on the
night.
Paradorn added that the reason for buying this apartment is because he
often comes to Pattaya and he and Natalie like the natural environment.
Jan Van Houtven said he had found the land, which is well hidden in the
middle of the Phoenix Golf Course, almost five years ago.
“It’s an incredible location, literally smack in the middle of the
fairways, surrounded by a number of lakes, and offering stunning views
to Buddha Mountain and the Wat Yan complex,” he said.
“The land was begging to be developed with the right vision and with
respect for the surrounding golf course. On the basis it would offer a
unique opportunity to become a dream-come-true place for residential
purposes, the land was secured. Now it was patiently waiting for the
right developer to come by. It took almost four years for that to
happen.”
Jan said that the partnership with Arthur Napolitano of Kudu, a man with
an outstanding reputation for developing niche projects of the highest
quality and standards in Bangkok for many years, has made the vision a
reality.
Arthur Napolitano, MD of
Kudu Co., Ltd., Paradorn Srichapan, Robert A. Collins, MD of Savills
Agency (Thailand) Ltd., Jan ‘Sabai’ Van Houtven and Sonny Souvannavong,
MD of Titan Development & Management Co., Ltd. have a relaxing moment
together.
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Watch Pattaya Mail
Television today (Friday, May 25) for a special feature ‘The
Lakes at Phoenix’ launched at Mantra with exclusive interview
with Paradon, Arthur and Jan Sabai by Mike Franklin.... |
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